Applying for a job in the UN can be challenging, but extremely rewarding. With that in mind, we prepared five great tips for you to keep in mind during the application process:
Choose the right job for you
Apply only to those jobs that are suited to your strengths and aspirations and make sure to update your application to highlight important facts relevant to the job you are applying for.
Highlight your achievements
When describing past experiences, focus on what you’ve accomplished and achieved, as opposed to what you do on a daily basis.
Use your motivation statement to prove you are the best candidate for the position
Think of your motivation statement as an opportunity to distinguish yourself from other job seekers by highlighting what makes you the best match for the position. It should be brief, three to four paragraphs, and as targeted as possible to the position for which you are applying.
Research, prepare and train for your interview
If you are called for an interview, train for competency-based interviewing techniques by preparing a wide range of brief real-life stories about your accomplishments. The structure of your answer should be: Situation, Action, Result.
Apply for as many as you can
But be targeted! The UN’s selection process is very competitive, so you should not be discouraged to apply for other jobs for which you feel you are qualified in case you are declined for a position. And remember, customize your application according to each position you apply for.
Facilitator – Leadership Workshop for Senior Leaders, Officials and Policy Makers in Marine Policy and Ocean Governance
Job ID : 232607
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 15, 2024
Deadline : Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE)
Job ID : 232200
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 15, 2024
Deadline : May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
Intern – Programme support
Job ID : 232299
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 15, 2024
Deadline : Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 230504
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 12, 2024
Deadline : May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024
International Consultant (Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment, Eastern Africa)
Job ID : 232548
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Apr 12, 2024
Deadline : Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
Science Policy Interface (SPI) Strategic Design and Development of Project document
Job ID : 231623
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 12, 2024
Deadline : Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
SENIOR AUDIT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 232454
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Audit
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Apr 11, 2024
Deadline : May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024
LEGAL OFFICER
Job ID : 232207
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 9, 2024
Deadline : Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
Administration Intern
Job ID : 231741
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Apr 8, 2024
Deadline : Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
Biodiversity-land degradation Consultant, GEF projects (Latin America Region)
Job ID : 232303
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 8, 2024
Deadline : Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 231418
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 8, 2024
Deadline : May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024
Global CBIT Platform Mid- Term Review Consultant
Job ID : 232019
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 8, 2024
Deadline : Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 229641
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 8, 2024
Deadline : May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
Intern – Programme Support
Job ID : 231712
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 8, 2024
Deadline : Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 230363
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
Project Management and Capacity Development Consultant
Job ID : 230843
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
Environmental Law Expert
Job ID : 231658
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
Evaluation Specialist for the Evaluation of the UNEP Sub-Programme on Chemicals and Pollution Action (2015-2023)
Job ID : 231750
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 24, 2024
Apr 24, 2024
Principal Evaluator for the Evaluation of the UNEP Sub-Programme on Chemicals and Pollution Action (2015-2023)
Job ID : 231617
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 24, 2024
Apr 24, 2024
Intern – Programme Management Support
Job ID : 232109
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
LEGAL OFFICER – Temporary Job Opening (TJO)
Job ID : 231050
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
Finance and Budget Officer
Job ID : 222936
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Field Service, FS-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Date Posted : Apr 3, 2024
Deadline : Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
Associate Programme Officer, Partnerships
Job ID : 231044
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 3, 2024
Deadline : Apr 16, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
Assistant Administrative and Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 231252
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-A
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Apr 3, 2024
Deadline : May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Job ID : 228536
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 3, 2024
Deadline : May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Job ID : 228901
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2024
Deadline : May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 229430
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Generating and Sharing Knowledge for Influencing Decision-Making on Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste” PIMS 2029/IPMR 39146
Job ID : 230530
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2024
Deadline : Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
STAFF ASSISTANT
Job ID : 231134
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 28, 2024
Deadline : Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
EVALUATION OFFICER
Job ID : 229809
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Management and Analysis
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 28, 2024
Deadline : May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024
Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 231000
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 28, 2024
Deadline : Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Job ID : 228919
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 27, 2024
Deadline : Apr 25, 2024
Apr 25, 2024
Cyber Security Officer
Job ID : 224816
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Information and Communications Technology
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2024
Deadline : May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
TEAM ASSISTANT
Job ID : 230155
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 23, 2024
Deadline : Apr 21, 2024
Apr 21, 2024
Chief of Section, Public Information
Job ID : 229345
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 22, 2024
Deadline : May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 230381
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
Programme Assistant
Job ID : 231163
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 229928
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT/ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 230470
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 230385
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 230464
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT/FINANCE ASSOCIATE (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 230468
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 227046
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2024
Deadline : Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
Procurement Assistant
Job ID : 231026
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2024
Deadline : Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 228612
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2024
Deadline : May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
TEAM ASSISTANT
Job ID : 230384
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2024
Deadline : Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 227811
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 18, 2024
Deadline : May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER
Job ID : 228006
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2024
Deadline : Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 228175
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2024
Deadline : Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMME ANALYST
Job ID : 228531
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Management and Analysis
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2024
Deadline : Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 227013
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 4, 2024
Deadline : Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
CONFERENCE AFFAIRS OFFICER (Project Post)
Job ID : 228172
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Conference Services
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 27, 2024
Deadline : Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Consultant – Anti Trafficking in Person Expert
Job ID : 228186
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 19, 2024
Deadline : Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
